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Lewmax have purchased a Systemation ST595-2 Automatic tape/reel machine with 3D lead inspection.
The ST 595-2 offers high speed - up to 7200 units per hour - throughput, extremely quick package changeover, and accommodation of the industry's newest, ultra-small packages. Both products are optimized to be integrated with industry-leading vision inspection systems.
New semiconductor products, being introduced today provide a breadth of application versatility, including high-speed gravity-fed systems, tubes, and tray-stack modules. Graphical interfaces provide visually-based instruction to operators or technicians, ensuring faster error recovery and maximum uptime. Systems that lower the cost of ownership
These systems represent a new definition of the state of the art. We asked customers for input regarding what product features would improve productivity and throughput. The ST595-2 represent our answer to that list.
At the top of every service provider's wish list was features to minimize operator intervention and speed recovery time, With these units, we're seeing intervention incidents drop by an order of magnitude - in some cases, to one-eighth the rate previously experienced - with a commensurate reduction in down time while jams are cleared. For Lewmax customers, the ST595-2 will truly deliver a lower cost of ownership.
The ST 595-2 is RVSI Systemation's newest automated tray-to-tape machine. It provides safe, fast, and reliable handling of devices with a complete range of vision inspections. The ST 595-2 can handle any component in JEDEC-style trays such as QFP, TSOP, BGA, or CSP (tray or waffle pack).
The standard ST 595-2 is equipped with a tray stack module that holds up to 20 JEDEC or EIAJ trays. Also standard are high-speed linear motor drives each with two pick-and-place vacuum heads that can reach speeds up to 6,000 units per hour, depending on component type, size, and vision inspection criteria. All pick-and-place heads are capable of rotating in 90(0) increments to ensure that the device is in the proper orientation before placement into carrier tape. Z-axis programmability provides quick set-up and changeover.
The first pick-and-place head removes two components simultaneously and places them on a vision inspection nest. The AVS-4000H vision inspection system then inspects both devices for lead quality, mark nomenclature, and orientation. The second pick-and-place head removes the components from the vision nest and places good components into carrier tape. Rejected components are placed into any user-defined reject trays.
The AVS-4000H high-resolution vision module provides measurement of lead coplanarity, span, sweep, and pitch, offset, standoff and average plane inspections. An optional PVI vision system can be added to check for package quality such as chips, cracks, voids, etc.
The ST 595-2 is controlled by an industrial quality CPU that features an easy to use interface for operation, set up and diagnostics.
(Posted: Monday 28 March, 2011)
Lewmax are delighted to announce the acquisition of an 11,000 sq ft production facility in Leicester, making them arguably the largest programming production facility in Europe.
Migration from the existing plant to the new premises at Meridian Business Park will take place over the next 2 months.
The move underlines Transonics PLC's investment in Lewmax, and furthers their plans for the continued rapid expansion to accommodate new customers in the UK and the company's expanding operations in Europe.
The move will benefit existing customers with enhanced production turnaround times and value-added services.
(Posted: Friday 14 January, 2011)
Lewmax are delighted to announce the successful installation of their new 'K2' manufacturing software.
'We searched for software that would provide our customers and company with exactly what we wanted, also future proof and fully customizable, but there wasn't anything out there that came close!' said Brown, Lewmax Commercial Director.
The decision was then taken to use Lewmax parent company Transonics PLC 'in house' IT department to a write bespoke software suit and, after a year of development and testing the system is 'live' and now controls Lewmax entire operation.
But it wont stop there as 'K2' will continue to be enhanced and evolve as Lewmax customers requirements change with the global markets.
Customers will start to see the benefits of 'K2' immediately..
(Posted: Monday 10 January, 2011)
Bob Brown has been appointed Commercial Director at Lewmax. Bob's 15 years in the Electronics industry brings a wealth of experience to enhance the companies efficiencies for the benefit of our customers.
(Posted: Monday 14 June, 2010)
Lewmax are delighted to announce the purchase of a new BPM Microsystems '4610' 'workhorse' programming, laser marking and tape/reeling machine.
The $300K+ machine is set for installation in January 2010 and increases production output by a further 10 million programmed units per annum.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pick and Place System
Handler Throughput: 1200 DPH
Component Processing Range: 6-pin TSOC to 240-pin QFP
Laser Alignment: component range - 8-pin SOIC to 160- pin AFP,
minimum pitch 0.025" (.635mm)
Placement Accuracy: ± 0.0024" (0.06mm)
Placement Repeatability: ± 0.0012" (0.03mm)
Placement Force: 60-600 grams positional control
Dimens
Self Test: power supplies, CPUs, memory, X,Y, Z, motion systems,
spindle run out and height, vacuum system
Positioning System
X-Y Drive System: high-performance stepper motor-driven precision belt
X-Y Encoder Type: linear optical scale
X-Y Axis Resolution: 0.0002” (0.0050mm)
Z Drive System: high-performance stepper motor driven lead screw
Placement Accuracy: 90µ@ 4 sigmas, 67µ@ 3 sigmas
Z Axis Resolution: ± 0.001" (0.025mm)
Z Axis Repeatability: ± 0.0015" (0.038mm)
Theta Drive System: precision stepper motor-driven anti-backlash
twin gear assembly
Theta Axis Resolution: 0.015°
Theta Axis Repeatability: ±0.02”
Vision System
Type: CyberOptics Laser Align system
Component location resolution: 1 micron
Software
File Type: binary, Intel, JEDEC, Motorola, POF, straight hex,
hex-space, Tekhex, Extended Tekhex, and others; automatic file type recognition
Device Commands: blank, check sum, compare, options, program,test, verify, secure, continuity, ID check, erase
Features: graphic display or job status, JobMaster™ control software, data editor, revision history, session logging, on-line help, deviceand algorithm information
BPM Microsystems is arguably the 'Rolls Royce' of programming machines and the forefront of device programming technology. This purchase compliments Lewmax already formidable line up of programming capabilities and value added services.
(Posted: Monday 21 December, 2009)
Lewmax have added two new TM50 Auto Tape / Reeling Machines to compliment their existing machines increasing output by up to 1.5 million tape devices per month.
(Posted: Wednesday 09 September, 2009)
Lewmax are pleased to announce the installation of their new laser system. Capable of ablation in addition to that of standard laser marking, the laser developed over 2 years and utilising the latest EF technology, has a maximum marking speed of 10,000 mm/sec.
Additional features are:-
Fast file transfer to the laser
Multiple file import formats
Bar codes
Two dimensional codes including Data Matrix
Automatic serialisation
Date coding
Fill editor
Motion control (4 Axis)
Multiple I/O interface
The new laser compliments the existing laser system.
(Posted: Friday 05 June, 2009)
Mike Ward has recently been appointed as European Business Manager at LEWMAX PROGRAMMING LIMITED based at its headquarters in Rothley, Leicestershire. Mike joins Lewmax following a successful 9 year career with ST Microelectronics. He has over 15 years experience in the semiconductor industry and a strong profile and background gained in distribution and manufacturing.
(Posted: Monday 06 April, 2009)
Lewmax are pleased to announce the commissioning of their latest 'AP07' Device Programming Machine.
The 'APO' series machines are Lewmax 'own custom built' programmers affording leading edge technology using manufacturer supplied algorithms. The addition increases Lewmax programming output by a further 4.5 million units per annum to cope with companies increased demand for their programming services.
(Posted: Friday 12 December, 2008)
The board and directors of Transonics Plc, the London based franchised electronic components distributor, is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of 100% shareholding of 'LEWMAX PROGRAMMING LTD', one of the largest microcontroller programming and component services centres in Europe.
The aquisition serves to strengthen the Company's valued added services offering and to further support it's UK, European and Asian customers through it's international offices in the Microcontroller markets.
(Posted: Wednesday 01 November, 2006)
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